Historic Sites

The Mountain area has a rich tapestry of local history that has shaped the community into what it is today. From the early settlers who braved the wilderness to establish homesteads, to the bustling logging industry that fueled the economy in the late 19th and early 20th century, each chapter of the town’s history holds stories of resilience, perseverance, and innovation. Visiting the historical sites scattered throughout the area offers a glimpse into the past and serves as a reminder of the rich history that continues to shape the Mountain community.

  • old log cabin surrounded by grass and woodland

    Mountain Log Home (c1880)

    The first permanent home in Mountain. The structure was dismantled and rebuilt at its present site in Fireman’s Park.

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  • park shelter building built by the CCC in 1937

    Green Lake Picnic Ground Shelter (1937)

    Located just off Hwy 32/64 about two miles south of Mountain, in the Nicolet National Forest at Green Lake (also known as Weber Lake). Built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. National Register of Historic Places, 1996.

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  • fire watch tower

    Fire Lookout Tower (1934)

    The last fire tower of nineteen standing in its original location in the Nicolet National Forest. Restored in 1994. National Register of Historic Lookouts.

  • historic photo of the Mountain, WI CCC camp

    Mountain CCC Camp (1930s)

    Civilian Conservation Corp forestry camp (F-19) during the Great Depression.

  • brick school building

    Mountain School (1908)

    Built as a free union high school, it served elementary age pupils of the Suring School District until 2003. National Register of Historic Places, 2000.

  • Chute Pond Dam (1937)

    Built by the Works Progress Administration of the New Deal. National Register of Historic Places, 2010